Blame it on the buggy
Ill Jacko drove golf cart
EXHAUSTED Michael Jackson would wanna be starting something as he left the stage after This Is It tour rehearsals . . .
. . . a golf buggy to take him the few yards to his car because he was so drugged and exhausted he could barely WALK.
In the new movie This Is It, Jacko is shown as a master at work as he leaps around the stage at Los Angeles Staples Center. But aides have revealed behind the scenes he was a wreck who could hardly stand let alone moonwalk across the stage.
Concert promoter and friend Terry Harvey revealed: "Everyone in the house knew Michael was not himself, and was clearly under the influence of drugs. I was amazed at how he looks on film, because in the flesh he was a shadow of himself. He was thin, almost anorexic, pale and didn't seem to have enough energy to walk across the room, let alone dance. "He had a sharp mind, but he was deluded, hampered by the drugs. He didn't know what he was saying to people. To make his life easy he would just say 'yes'.
"He was walking around in a daze like a zombie."
Outspoken Terry, 49, who revealed to us how Jacko died of a Propofol overdose a month before authorities announced that news, added: "To me that movie is all smoke and mirrors. Michael was struggling with his dance moves and schedule.
"Michael was not fit enough - he couldn't pull off a tour if his life depended it. They took the best bits of the video and made it into this movie.
"The rehearsals were long days, and Michael was tired. He hadn't been on stage for over 10 years and wasn't used to the physical demands of long days. Some days he didn't even turn up to rehearsals." And often when he did turn up he struggled to stay awake. A source close to the production said: "Michael was exhausted. Some days he barely said a word. He slumped down in a chair and would just get talked at. During one rehearsal he nodded off."
Choreographer Travis Payne admitted weak Jacko, who died in June, used the golf cart to whisk him to and from his car, parked a few yards from the stage. Both Payne and promoter Randy Phillips were concerned about the star's weight and mental welfare.
Phillips said: "He used to forget to eat because he was so focused and Kenny Ortega and I used to cut up his food and physically feed him."
One pal said: "The hard work needed was just too much for him, and his mood became very dark by the end. He was a gibbering wreck.
"He shouted out, 'They are pushing me and I can't take it anymore. They are gonna kill me'."
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This article has 12 comments
michael there isn't anything they can say to stop your true fans from loving you..no way you could have given the energy you gave at the rehearsals if you were in the shape they are saying..i work at a hotel 5 feet from the front desk and drive the kart back and forth all the time...so what do that mean,after rehearsal of course he was tired and jumped on his kart
By wanda. Posted November 14 2009 at 10:51 PM.
Scott, my hat off to you...finally someone has the guts to say what is true.....
By Iain. Posted November 3 2009 at 12:10 PM.
I want to see the movie but it is just too soon for me; I'd be an emotional wreck for weeks if I went to watch the movie. I've decided to buy the DVD and watch it when I'm emotionally ready to. I don't buy it for one minute that he was up to the 50 concerts!
By broken. Posted November 2 2009 at 8:05 PM.
Why dont you just shut up!
The stupidity of mankind is endless...Of course he was not feeling good. But, have you EVER asked yourself the simple question of why?! For example: WHY didnt AEG get scared for their concerts, if he was in such a bad shape. WHY did nobody really care for him? Just one nice attempt to cut his food? Well done!!!
It makes me sick!
JUST LEAVE HIM FINALLY ALONE, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!
By Ursula. Posted November 2 2009 at 8:34 PM.
I saw the film today. It's amazing what they could put together in such a short amount of time. I think it pays a fitting tribute to Michael's generosity, class, gentleness and talent.
I'll miss him.
By nobama. Posted November 2 2009 at 8:45 AM.
Youre all nuts. All he did was sing a few songs, grab his crotch and not wanna be black anymore. He wasnt your friend. He didnt even know you. You just helped him buy a big house and a chimpanzee!!! Hello people.
By scott. Posted November 1 2009 at 10:56 PM.
I can't believe you have been taken from me Michael. You were an inspiration to us all. You were a friend as well a hero to us all, in my thoughts always. Forever and ever, the power and the glory. Matt. XXX
By Matt Brailsford. Posted November 1 2009 at 6:21 PM.
lies! lies! MJ didn't say "yes, yes, yes" if you watched the movie, ortega and the rest of the crews were the ones who said yes to MJ. ofcourse, there are times MJ wouldn't show up 'cause he doesn't need to be there everyday. common people! stop being nonsense!
By jill. Posted November 1 2009 at 7:00 PM.
This article gives a perfect description of a person experiencing sleep deprivation.They are usually tired,struggle to remmember things,so they go along with decisions of those around them.They forget to eat because the entire internal body clock is out of rhythm.They often fall asleep at inapproprate times.
Michael, You are not alone. We are here for you. Though you're faraway, you are always in our hearts
I went to watch your movie because you never got to say goodbye.
I am just chewed up with sadness for your children who lost a devoted, loving dad because your chronic insomnia was mismanaged.
I will go to see the movie every day next week to see for myself if you were drugged as alleged.
By raffe. Posted November 1 2009 at 3:54 PM.
People stop talking trash about Michael. You were not talking before the movie was out. Now that it is is demand everyone is talking what a world of sick people. No wonder God took Michael awy to hind him a better. Some of you talking you can't even dance. How would yopu say that while MJ sang all his songs. Stop this Bs. Look for soemthing else to do. The movie is going great, i will see it 10 times, and I will buy the DVD Blu Ray when it is out. MJ fans don't talk like this guy Terry Harvey if at all it is him and not press sensationlism. MJ is the KING OF POP. Live long Michael Jackson your fans love you even more as they keep talking BS our love for you grow more and we will keep your legacy alive.
By njeri gitau. Posted November 1 2009 at 2:46 PM.
He always did use a golf cart at neverland, but I am shocked to hear he needed it for a few yards. I've seen the film and thought he was great but I found parts sad. God bless you michael xx
By Laura. Posted November 1 2009 at 9:43 AM.
Poor Michael bless him
By Aymi. Posted November 1 2009 at 12:39 AM.